Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
January 22, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 4
Waku Waku currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 22, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Latest Inspection Details
January 22, 2026
- Date
- January 22, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 22, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 28, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Waku Waku has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and September 2023. Its latest score was 9, lower than its September 2023 score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Waku Waku's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waku Waku's current NYC health grade?
Waku Waku currently has a A grade.
When was Waku Waku last inspected?
Waku Waku was last inspected on January 22, 2026.
What was Waku Waku's latest inspection score?
Waku Waku's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Waku Waku have in its latest inspection?
Waku Waku had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Waku Waku located?
Waku Waku is located at 269 36th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11232.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50100043
Last updated: June 26, 2026